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How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

With the U.S. no longer requiring COVID testing to return to the United States from overseas travel, people are hitting the road again. The Traveling Professor's small group tours are almost sold out for 2022 and many are starting to sell out for 2023. People are returning to Europe with a vengeance. Wondering how to save money while traveling to Europe? Look here for some GOOD tips.
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Is Oslo Norway the Best City in Europe?

Is Oslo Norway the Best City in Europe?

The Traveling Professor just completed a 47-day tour to Europe. We did a small group tour to France for 9 days. With some time off in between, we then took a small group to Dublin and the Wild Atlantic Coast of Ireland for another 10 days. A few more days off was followed by a small group to to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail. We finished with a small group Norway and the Fjords by Scenic Rail and Ferry Tour. What surprised The Professor the most? Read today's travel...
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Three Favorite Restaurants in Paris

Three Favorite Restaurants in Paris

The Traveling Professor recently returned to Europe in April. We did have a small group tour to Paris and the Normandy Invasion Beaches where we spent a few days in Paris. We visited some old favorites and some new restaurants. Read about three of The Professor's favorite restaurants in Paris.
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Best Places to Eat in Venice Italy

Best Places to Eat in Venice Italy

Venice is a magical place, one that we visit frequently on our Traveling Professor small group tours. There are many good dinng options that are appealing not only for the food, but for the view. In this blog post, The Professor gives tips on 3 of the best places to eat in Venice.
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Best Day Trips from Paris

Best Day Trips from Paris

One of the most popular destinations is our Traveling Professor small group tour to Paris. However, there are some day trip destinations from Paris that are always worthwhile visiting. See these descriptions of the best day trips from Paris.
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How to Get a Flight Upgrade

How to Get a Flight Upgrade

Everyone loves to fly in business or first class. But those seats can be expensive, sometimes 3 to 5 times the cost of a coach class seat. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives some tips on how to get upgraded on your next flight without paying those big fees.
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Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, has been writing practical travel advice and leading small group tours since 2009.  His blog posts provide useful travel information that drill right down to what matters.

Some of his most popular travel blog posts have been:

  • Super Top Secret Paris Restaurant List
  • Perfect 12-Day Spain Itinerary
  • Best Tips for Traveling in Europe by Train
  • Why Solo Travelers Should Go on a Small Group Tour
  • Travel Insurance Basics
  • How to Find a Flight Using Google Flights
  • Great Gifts for the Traveler
  • Best Travel Products
  • Packing Tips
  • Travel Tips for Women